Lil Wayne no longer appearing at festival after being denied entry to UK

msn.com:

Lil Wayne will no longer appear at a music festival this weekend after he was banned from entering the UK. The American rapper's visa was denied by the Home Office in a "last-minute decision", according to the Strawberries and Creem Festival, where he had been due to headline on Saturday.

The A Milli singer was expected to perform alongside the likes of Tion Wayne, Mabel, Wilkinson and Katy B. Announcing the change in line-up, event organisers said they had "received minimal notice", describing the timing of the decision as "upsetting for all involved". "Due to extreme circumstances beyond our control or influence, we are very sorry to inform you that Lil Wayne is now unable to perform at the festival," they added. "Lil Wayne has been refused entry to the UK directly by the Home Office in a last-minute decision.

We are deeply disappointed by this sudden and negative ruling. "According to organisers, the festival was due to be the muti-Grammy-winning artist's only European show in 2022.

The Home Office confirmed the hip-hop star had been denied entry, saying that all individuals who have received a custodial sentence of 12 months or more "must have their application refused".